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On 15 Jul 2006 12:53:08 -0700, prfes...@hotmail.com wrote: >Four years ago I laid a new sidewalk, new pavers in sand. Before >Castor oil can be had from soapmaking suppliers. If memory serves I >Hope this helps -- Terry
>Just wanted to pass this on to folks who have trouble with moles. Our You may have lots of grubs. Treat the grubs and the moles will move
>sidewalk was brick laid in sand, and periodically a few bricks---or a
>bunch of 'em--- would be heaved up by moles.
>laying the pavers, I dug a trench a few inches deep down the middle of
>the sand, for its entire 60' length. Poured about two gallons of
>castor oil (supposedly repels moles) in that trench. Waited for it to
>be absorbed. Smoothed over the sand and placed the pavers. Since then
>there hasn't been a single paver heaved up by moles. Unfortunately the
>beasties still show up in other areas of the yard, but I don't really
>care as long as they don't mess up the sidewalk. And occasionally
>Shadow the cat finds one and plays with it.... <grin>
>paid about $80 for a five-gallon bucket.
on. Your lawn will look better too.